An award-winning museum as well as a research center for scholars in architecture, landscaping and urban planning, CCA visitors can look forward to seeing works—photographs, models, drawings, and other formats—by the likes of historical and contemporary architectural greats, such as:

Frank Lloyd Wright

Le Corbusier

Peter Eisenman

Arata Isozaki

Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron

Prints & Drawings Collection

Roughly 100,000 prints and drawings dating back to the 1400s are available for public viewing and research purposes. Notable highlights include the largest Le Corbusier print collection outside of France, more than 50,000 images—prints, photographs, drawings, models—detailing the works of Peter Eisenman and the most important collection of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's work outside of the Museum of Modern Art in New York is here, at the CCA.

Photography Collection

Over 55,000 photographs from around the 1840s to today, including several daguerreotypes from the 1800s. The CCA also carries a particularly impressive collection of architectural photographs covering the 1840 to 1860 period.

Architectural Archives and Library

Covering the international as well as local architectural scene, the CCA has been collecting, since 1981, archival material related to significant people, groups and companies distinguishing themselves in architecture, landscaping and urban planning, containing almost 215,000 volumes—from the 15th century to today—and over 5,000 serial publications including 760 current periodical/journal subscriptions.

Researchers interested in a closer look must consult the online collection catalog, select the materials they wish to consult and make an appointment by telephone at (514) 939-7011. The CCA requires at least 48 hours to gather the material prior to the appointment. Up to 15 items are allowed per session.

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